[49][50], Another track in the orgy, "Migrations", features a Tamil song sung by Manickam Yogeswaran, a Carnatic singer. "Freud, Schnitzler, and Eyes Wide Shut," in, Rosenbaum, Jonathan. What about the conversation he had with his colleague post party? . The headline of this newspaper is Lucky to be alive. Eyes Wide Shut Deep Dive Part 2: Film Analysis- MKULTRA, Rainbow Symbolism, Orgies, Sex Magick & the Mysteries Revealed 03/2021. The music in the movie also changes drastically. Eyes Wide Shut [Blu-ray] by Warner Home Video 4.2 (12) Unknown Binding $1999 FREE delivery Fri, Jan 6 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon Only 3 left in stock - order soon. [14] The party in the novella consists mostly of nude ballroom dancing. That evening, Bill tries to call Marion, but hangs up when her fianc answers. It is also the Italian word for fidelity, which is both fitting and ironic given the circumstances. While virtually every scene has a Christmas tree, there is "no Christmas music or cheery Christmas spirit. Press J to jump to the feed. At a Christmas party hosted by wealthy, unconventional Victor Ziegler (Sydney Pollack), provocative advances and innocent flirtations arouse suspicion as high-society . The location selected to film the elite scenes is quite interesting. Station 19 (2018) - S02E02 Under the Surface. Today, the O.T.O. So I'm thinking Kubrick, who has an explanation for every small detail, wouldn't try to pass of as something as unconvincing as this, without there being some added detail which is missing. Michael Koresky believed Kubrick did this because of the rejuvenating symbolism of Christmas. A masked woman warns him he's in danger. Welcome to /r/FanTheories! Although the earliest American DVD of the uncut version states on the cover that it includes both the R-rated and unrated editions, in actuality only the unrated edition is on the DVD. As many masks as were used in the Venetian carnival were sent to London and Kubrick chose who would wear each piece. The second half of Eyes Wide Shut sees Bill being given ominous warnings from this secret society, and he can't seem to find his mask from the party. "[74] Critic Alonso Duralde, in his book Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, categorized the film as a "Christmas movie for grownups", arguing that "Christmas weaves its way through the film from start to finish". What Is The Password In Eyes Wide Shut? http://wondersinthedark.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/eyes-wide-shut-no-8/, http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/11/no-dream-is-ever-just-a-dream-eyes-wide-shut. [4] Box office receipts for the film worldwide were about $162 million, making it Kubrick's highest-grossing film. The masked man who nodded to Bill from the balcony knew what was going on and that's what he was conveying to the unsuspecting intruder who, by then, had been clearly identified as Dr. Harford by the receipt from Rainbow Costumes in his coat pocket. No goodbyes, and you may never return. The film's depiction of sexual depravity and amorality could easily venture into the realm of camp in the hands of a lesser filmmaker, but Kubrick depicts primal evil in a way that somehow makes it seem both new and deeply terrifying. Ziegler claims Nick is safe and that Mandy died from an accidental overdose due to drug addiction. Eyes Wide Shut feels like the culmination of a career spent telling stories of every stripe; it's at once horrifying, sexy and thrilling and it explores a world that is unlike anything that. . Later, when Bill is unmasked, another magic circle is formed. Cate Blanchett Is Wary of 'Reductive' Comparisons Between 'TR' and 'Carol' Santa Barbara Launches with Oscar Tributes, from Cate Blanchett and Colin Farrell to Angela Bassett Since his talk with his wife, he appears to be looking for some kind of experience. The next day, Bill goes to Nick's hotel, but the desk clerk tells him that Nick left with two dangerous-looking men. Some have argued that the work which remained was minor and exclusively technical in nature, allowing the estate to faithfully complete the film based on the director's notes. [58][59] The positive review in Combustible Celluloid describes it as an erotic thriller upon first viewing, but actually a "complex story about marriage and sexuality". And it wasn't the only case. The film, which was mostly shot in England, apart from some exterior establishing shots, includes a detailed recreation of exterior Greenwich Village street scenes made at Pinewood Studios. Regular people are lead to believe that these elite rituals are nothing more than goofy meetings of people with too much time on their hands. Since he was never initiated into that secret society, Bill was not even supposed to know that it existed, let alone bear witness to one of its meetings. Too much swearing. Eyes Wide Shut (1999) , , , , . Based on the 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story) by Arthur Schnitzler, the story is transferred from early 20th-century Vienna to 1990s New York City. The second part of this series of articles on Eyes Wide Shut takes a closer look at the elite secret society discovered by the films main character, Bill Harford, and how it resembles real life organizations. Keywords: Eyes Wide Shut Full Movie Eyes Wide Shut Full Movie english subtitles Eyes Wide Shut trailer review Eyes Wide Shut trailer Eyes Wide Shut [HD] (3D) regarder en francais English Subtitles Eyes Wide Shut Pelcula Completa Subtitulada en Espaol Eyes Wide Shut Full Movie subtitled in Spanish Eyes Wide Shut Full Movie subtitled in . Models at the party attended by the Royal Family. Flash back to the time that Eyes Wide Shut was being filmed (circa 1998-1999). The second part of "Eyes Wide Shut" begins with an automobile ride into a dark forest. The color was enhanced by push processing the film reels (emulsion) which helped bring out the intensity of the color. However, decisions regarding sound mixing, scoring and color-correction would have necessarily been made without Kubrick's input. "[90] Overseas earnings of over $105million led to a $162,091,208 box office run world-wide, turning it into the highest-grossing Kubrick film. By freeze-framing and actually reading the above news article about Amanda, we learn important details about Amandas background (classic hidden sub-plot integration by Kubrick). The professional piano player reveals to Bill that he is sometimes hired by mysterious people to play, blindfolded, during mysterious parties that are full of beautiful women. that the dramatic climax of the novella is actually Albertina's dream, and the film has shifted the focus to Bill's visit to the secret society's orgy, whose content is more shocking in the film. Bill offers money to rent a costume from Milich's shop, where he finds Milich's daughter with two men. "[73] Noting that Kubrick has shown viewers the dark side of Christmas consumerism, Louise Kaplan states that the film illustrates ways in which the "material reality of money" is shown replacing the spiritual values of Christmas, charity, and compassion. [114], For the introduction to Michel Ciment's Kubrick: The Definitive Edition, Martin Scorsese wrote: "When Eyes Wide Shut came out a few months after Stanley Kubrick's death in 1999, it was severely misunderstood, which came as no surprise. In reality, these elaborate rituals often incorporate real attempts at Black Magick and include real blood sacrifices and other terrible acts. This version was premiered on July 13, 1999, before being released on July 16, to moderately positive reactions from film critics. Was Stanley Kubrick trying to warn the world about the occult elite and its depraved ways? Club was also highly positive, arguing that "the film's primal, almost religious intensity and power is primarily derived from its multifaceted realization that disobeying the dictates of society and your conscience can be both terrifying and exhilarating. And every time he can't do it, not even in his dreams. Even dream plays need some grounding in the real world. In the movies end credits (and sources such as IMDB), it is listed that the role of the High Priest was played by assistant director of the movie, Leon Vitali. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Bill discovers in the newspaper that Amanda was found dead in a hotel room due to an overdose. The party's password was Fidelio, the name of Beethoven's opera. the taxi comment could just be misdirection (still fitting in with OP's theory). Note that the multi-faced mask on the left which is similar to the one worn at the Royal party above. Find the exact Kubrick obtained the filming rights for Dream Story in the 1960s, considering it a perfect text for a film adaptation about sexual relations. Vigilant Citizen (VC) addresses secret society ritual in second article - pretty interesting stuff. "He told me it was a piece of shit", Ermey said in Radar magazine, "and that he was disgusted with it and that the critics were going to 'have him for lunch'. He tells Bill: I dont think you realize what kind of trouble you were in last night. [64] Writing in TV Guide, Maitland McDonagh writes "No one familiar with the cold precision of Kubrick's work will be surprised that this isn't the steamy erotic thriller a synopsis (or the ads) might suggest. Dr. William "Bill" Harford and his wife Alice live in New York City with their daughter Helena. Staring right at the camera (and at the movie viewers), the creepy masks are silent yet disturbing reminders showing the true faces of the elite. His wife tells the Dr. how she fantasizes about an other man and he starts to fantasize about other woman. The couple's home is a typical suburban middle-class home. Bill goes to the mansion and gives the password, discovering a sexual ritual in progress. The plot centers on a doctor (Tom Cruise) who is shocked when his wife (Nicole Kidman) reveals that she had contemplated having an affair a year earlier. they were bluffing him. [126] This is the first home video release that presents the film in anamorphic 1.78:1 (16:9) format (the film was shown theatrically as soft matted 1.66:1 in Europe and 1.85:1 in the US and Japan). Eyes Wide Shut is loosely based upon Arthur Schnitzler 's 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story). Bill isn't jealous of other men's attraction to Alice, believing women to be naturally faithful. Ultimately, the answer to what Stanley Kubrick was trying to say in Eyes Wide Shut remains closed shut. [138], Debate over the film's state of completion, Lowenberg, Peter. Though Warner Bros. insisted that Kubrick had turned in his final cut before his death, the film was still in the final stages of post-production, which was therefore completed by the studio in collaboration with Kubrick's estate. The password to enter the ritual is Fidelio, which means faithfulness, a main theme of the movie. Eyes Wide Shut (1999): The 90-Second Trailer. It is based on the 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story) by Arthur Schnitzler, transferring the story's setting from early twentieth-century Vienna to 1990s New York City. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 erotic mystery psychological drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick.It is based on the 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story) by Arthur Schnitzler, transferring the story's setting from early twentieth-century Vienna to 1990s New York City.The plot centers on a doctor who is shocked when his wife (Nicole Kidman) reveals that she had . We indeed learn that Amanda was emotionally troubled as a teen and underwent treatments (a code word for MK Programming perhaps? Asians are White. move forward or backward to get to the perfect spot. Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla at Clarence House with bauta masks. At the core of these orders is the Thelema, a philosophy created by Aleister Crowley that he summed up with the saying Do What Thou Wilt. On October 23, 2007, Warner Home Video released Eyes Wide Shut in a special edition DVD, plus the HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats. The next day, he realizes that he is being followed by strange people and becomes paranoid. [34] Real New York footage was also shot to be rear projected behind Cruise. Below find a typical explanation: Oh, possible, but Half of the movie is surreal and only a dream. In Eyes Wide Shut, which his collaborators describe him as claiming as his most significant contribution to the art of cinema, the legendary director's swan song forces a wedge between one of Tinseltown's biggest marriages - Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. [25] The Guinness World Records recognized Eyes Wide Shut as the longest constant movie shoot that ran "for over 15 months, a period that included an unbroken shoot of 46 weeks". We find out the answer was that there was no second password. [61], However, reviewing the film at AboutFilm.com, Carlo Cavagna regards this as a misleading classification,[62] as does Leo Goldsmith, writing at notcoming.com,[63] and the review on Blu-ray.com. At no time was there any way for Bill to escape as he had been under constant surveillance ever since he had crossed the main gate. [85], Eyes Wide Shut opened on July 16, 1999, in the United States. Marion: Like real life elite sacrifices, overdose is cited as the cause of her death. Dr. Bill Harford : Fidelio. It's a great shame because you know it's out there, but it doesn't feel to me as it's really his film.[129]. By the time Dr. Harford was driven to the house, the organizers knew that an intruder was about to enter and they also knew that the intruder was somehow linked to Nick Nightingale. Kubrick likes to keep things mysterious. When Bill learns that his wife has considered cheating on him, he embarks on a strange series of encounters (which I will analyze in the third and final part of this series), eventually ending up in a luxurious house in Long Island where he encounters a large gathering of masked individuals partaking in an occult ritual. [22] After that meeting, the director awarded them the roles. Kidman. Eyes Wide Shut has been included in several lists of the greatest films of the 1990s. Marilyn Monroe). Crowleys influence in bringing Eastern, primarily Indian, esoteric traditions to the West extends also to his incorporation of the elements of Yoga and Tantra into the structure and program of two influential magical orders, the A.:A.: and the OTO. [5] Kubrick considered casting both Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger as Bill Harford and Alice Harford. The film follows the sexually charged adventures of Dr. Bill Harford, who is shocked when his wife, Alice, reveals that . In the novella, the party (which is sparsely attended) uses "Denmark" as the password for entrance; that is significant in that Albertina had her infatuation with her soldier in Denmark. Actress Abigail Good could not do a convincing American accent, and Cruise and Kidman ended up suggesting Blanchett for the dubbing, which occurred after Kubrick's death. Therefore, from the moment Dr. Harford gave the password at the gate, it was already established that he was an impostor because Nick had already arrived. Kubrick's perfectionism led to script pages being rewritten on the set with most scenes requiring numerous takes. and looked after me like I was a younger sister. One complaint was that the movie's pacing was too slow; while this may have been intended to convey a dream state, critics objected that it made actions and decisions seem laboured. Garrett Brown, inventor of the Steadicam, has expressed that he considers Eyes Wide Shut to be an unfinished film: I think Eyes Wide Shut was snatched up by the studio when Stanley died and they just grabbed the highest number Avid edit and ran off as if that was the movie. By selecting this location, was Kubrick trying to show his audience the real world equivalents to the ultra-elite shown in the movie? [54], The party at Ziegler's house features rearrangements of love songs such as "When I Fall in Love" and "It Had to Be You", used in increasingly ironic ways considering how Alice and Bill flirt with other people in the scene. 'Eyes Wide Shut' Decoded: Part 2. This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work. He reportedly considered it his "greatest contribution to the art of cinema". Well, a little birdie told him. Bill is concerned about Nick's disappearance and Mandy's death, whom he correctly identifies as the masked orgy participant who sacrificed herself for him. Furthermore, the High Priest has an unmistakable English accent. [38] One such element were the masks used in the orgy which were inspired by the masked carnival balls visited by the protagonists in the novel. When Bill mentions Amanda, Ziegler gets more defensive and replies: She was a hooker meaning that she was a Beta slave that could be easily disposed of. [98], In the Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington declared the film a masterpiece, lauding it as "provocatively conceived, gorgeously shot and masterfully executed Kubrick's brilliantly choreographed one-take scenes create a near-hypnotic atmosphere of commingled desire and dread. Perhaps the conspiracies surrounding Eyes Wide Shut began when the maker of the film, Stanley Kubrick, died only days after the first viewing of it. In order to ensure a theatrical R rating in the United States, Warner Bros. digitally altered several sexually explicit scenes during post-production. Martin P. Starr, Aleister Crowley and Western Esotericism. [125] The original DVD release corrects technical gaffes, including a reflected crew member, and altering a piece of Alice Harford's dialogue. Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. [47] "Rex tremendae" from Mozart's Requiem plays as Bill walks into the caf and reads of Mandy's death. Then Ziegler tells Bill that everything that happened at the ritual was a charade to scare him, Bill answers: You called it a fake, a charade. It all depends on maturity, not age. He praised the individual dream-like atmosphere of the separate scenes, and called the choice of Christmas-themed lighting "garish, like an urban sideshow". This aspect of the movie, along with other hidden details, will be analyzed in the third and final part of this series of articles on Eyes Wide Shut. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. This password actually foreshadows what will happen during that ritual. The uncut version has since been released in DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats. Kinda off topic though, but what is the actual point of "Dream Story"? [45] Kubrick originally intended to feature "Im Treibhaus" from Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder, but the director eventually replaced it with Ligeti's tune feeling Wagner's song was "too beautiful". Hours of Tom Cruise driving around in a car looking for action? We can, therefore, deduce that the High Priest is the fashion designer. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. In the afternoon, consumed by thoughts of his wife's infidelity, Bill leaves work early and returns to the site of the orgy.